Tuscany

English

Etymology

Late 14c., from Italian Toscano, from Late Latin Tuscānus (“belonging to the Tusci”), a people of ancient Italy, from Tuscus, earlier *Truscus, shortened form of Etruscus (“Etruscan”).

Pronunciation
  • enPR: tŭsʹkənē, IPA(key): /ˈtʌskəni/

Proper noun

Tuscany

  1. A region in Italy located north of Latium, and south of Emilia-Romagna.

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